1. MELISSA PEREZ BLOCK D FEBRUARY 10,2011 The Food Pyramid : Can you reach the top ?

3. answers. 1. Fruits & Vegetables 2. Grains 3. Dairy 4. Fats & oils 5. Meats Before the new food pyramid came out, there used to be only 4 food groups. Now it is six.

5. Nutrition Health Related Facts Include Foods that are made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or any other cereal grain Divided into two subgroups: refined grains Milled- a process that removes the bran and germ  Examples: White flour Germed cornmeal White bread White rice whole grains  Examples: Whole wheat flour Bulgur (cracked wheat) Oatmeal whole cornmeal brown rice 6-11 servings each day Your body takes the carbohydrates it needs from grains and uses it for energy. They keep your blood sugar and insulin levels from rising and dropping to fast. A diet high in grains help prevent heart disease. MUST contain Folate. Grains.

6. Fruits & Vegetables - -5 servings of vegetables - - 2-4 servings of fruit each day - - important sources of vitamins A and C Decreases the chance of getting stroke or heart attack. They can possibly help prevent types of cancers. Helps reduce blood pressure. Helps you avoid diverticulitis Each color has a unique way to protect our eyesight, skin, cells.

7. Milk & Dairy 2-3 servings each day Increases the likelihood of optimal bone density for both men and women Helps protect against osteoporosis and bone fractures Contain major source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Calcium.  Vitamin A : builds eyes, skin tone and hair.  Vitamin D : helps absorption of Calcium  Calcium : builds healthy bones, teeth, muscles and nervous system.

8. Meats & Poultry -supply protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc -2 to 3 servings each day -Includes meats, poultry, fish, nuts -Major source of protein from both animal and plant. -Consumption of too much red meat causes hair loss and has increased risk of cancer -Maintains immune system and hormonal balance -Proteins help growth and development of the body.

9. Fats and Oils. Need to get at least 15% to 30% calories in diet Consuming some fats isn’t bad because your body needs it. Has no recommended serving ranges Saturated fats, trans fats, raise cholesterol levels in the blood... High risk of heart disease. monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are essential fats a.k.a. the good fat.

10. carbohydrates - Needed to supply fuel for cellular respiration. Help for steady blood sugar, cardiovascular and intestinal health. proteins - needed to build, maintain, and repair muscles, organs, and tissue and help cardiovascular health. fats - needed for proper functioning of the nerve and brain cells, allow absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E and K, provide needed fatty acids and cholesterol for cell membranes. Other facts.

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